Things aren't looking so hot for poker clubs in Farmers Branch, but the games will continue in other cities across the state — including Dallas, for now at least.
Things aren't looking so hot for poker clubs in Farmers Branch, but the games will continue in other cities across the state — including Dallas, for now at least., and Dallas is still figuring out what it wants to do with them, things aren’t looking so good for poker rooms in Farmers Branch.
According to city documents, poker rooms fall under the umbrella of Texas gambling laws. It is illegal to keep a gambling place in the state. But, there are affirmative defenses to prosecution to this laid out in state law. Meanwhile, games are continuing to be played in and around North Texas. If everything goes Polk’s way, players could have a few more tables to sit at in Dallas-Fort Worth, but don't bet on it.
“A poker room may be perceived negatively by a lot of the different citizens here in Farmers Branch,” resident Mike Harrison said at the April 8 meeting. “They associate with gambling, illicit activities, et cetera. Farmers Branch prioritizes family-friendly activities, businesses, and this goes against the image we would all like to see in our city.”
“Basically every major city other than Dallas-Fort Worth allows them pretty much in their entirety." – Douglas Polk, The Lodge Card ClubPolk was one of the last speakers to say his peace about allowing card rooms in the city. “I can tell a lot of local people are passionate about this, so I would at least like to bring the correct information,” he said. There are some 70 card rooms across the state.
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